Slavic Deities

These dietiest were worthsiped during the early 6th. But during the middle ages, the slavic countries were taken over by the christians. many of their records were kept orally or early writings were done by christian missionsaries with the intent of making the practices look undesirable.

The “Old-believers” in Slovenia gather each year to celebrate the holidays that are related to the four seasons and the equinox period called Jarilo, Mara, Kresnik and Bozhic Svarozhic, as well as to commemorate Perun’s and Veles’ Day.The Old-believers are also organiziers of international meetings and conferences in the Struga castle in Otochec that are named “Veche Rodne Vere” (or Gathering of Native faith). In 2010, the participators of the conference published the journal “Triglav” which was dedicated to the Slovenian native faith.

How to Decide to Work with a Diety

please note most of this information comes from other sources - I have not yet started working with a diety where I can confidently give my own advice, I will update when I can with my own two cents. Credit given to online sources where possible.

  • you see signs a diety can often reach out by giving us messages in the form of symbols. Maybe you see the animal or plant associated with them, maybe there's a significant weather event, or perhaps a strong dream that you wake up remembering. The most important thing is that it catches you attention. We come across so much stimuli every day - it doesn't need to necessarily be a miracle or shocking event, just something that makes you stop and notice is enough.
  • do your research start either by reading up on the diety you think is reaching out or work backwards from the signs you noticed and see who they might be connected to. Have an open mind as to which pantheon may be reaching out. When I first started I thought Hermes might be trying to contact me - and days later I had a dream of what I identified as Hermes himself saying "no not me, but him". I later found out that Hermes is a messenger god and can often reach out to us in order to help us connect with other dieties.
  • Reach out Respectfully I once watched a video that had an excellent prayer to use when reaching out to a diety for the first time. "Hello ________. I have never reached out to you but if you hear this - hello. I am reaching out to ask if you would like to communicate." This is usually best paired with an offering of some sort. Remember that this is an introduction - and no one likes to be approached immediately with being asked for a favor. But this is where research is important as some pantheons or gods may have certain taboos to adhere to when reaching out.
  • Use divination Use whatever method you prefer - or try to utilize a form connected with that diety. This can be a way of getting direct answers about their willingness to work with you, their expectations, what they can provide for you.
  • be prepared to really listen Like I shared in my earlier story - keep an open mind. I thought that Hermes was the right god for me - and it's lead me now down a path of discovering the slavic pantheon which I would have never even thought about when I first started. Just because a diety isn't willing to work with you doesn't mean they hate you or that you're unworthy. They could just know that there's something better out there for you. In life and in prayer - respect the wishes of others.

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